Xibe

Xibe is the exonym for the Xibe people and their language, derived from their self-designation; the name itself does not have a separate semantic meaning beyond identifying the ethnic group.

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Etymology

Xibe is the exonym for the Xibe people and their language, derived from their self-designation; the name itself does not have a separate semantic meaning beyond identifying the ethnic group. The Xibe are a Tungusic people whose language belongs to the Altaic language family, with roots in Manchuria.

The Xibe people are primarily found in Xinjiang, China, and maintain their distinct culture and language; historically, they were relocated by the Qing Dynasty in the 18th century and have preserved their heritage despite centuries of assimilation pressures, with no specific religious affiliation tied to the name itself.

```json
{"origin":"Tungusic","language":"Xibe","culture":"Xibe people","religion":null}
```

Xibe currently ranks #1,395 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.